Archive for July, 2011
Verdict For 2 Americans In Iran Within A Week
The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage said Sunday the court will announce its verdict within a week, dashing hopes…
Conn. home owned by Katharine Hepburn up for sale
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (AP) — Katharine Hepburn’s former home on Connecticut’s Long Island Sound is up for sale. Owners have updated the house by combining rooms to create larger and more open spaces.
Arab unrest, high food prices cast pall on Ramadan
CAIRO (AP) — From Syria to Libya and Egypt, the uprisings and unrest gripping the Arab world have cast a pall on the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month when the traditional focus on piety will likely be eclipsed by more unrest. Food prices – part of the economic hardships that catalyzed the ouster of the Egyptian and Tunisian leaders – are still climbing. And protesters have shown little patience for conciliatory gestures by governments after decades of empty promises
Motorcyclist Killed in Selden Crash
Suffolk County Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Selden July 31. Travis Smith, 20, was operating a Suzuki motorcycle…
Alexa Chung Breaks Up With Alex Turner
Alexa Chung has called it quits with Alex Turner, frontman for Arctic Monkeys. Chung’s spokesperson reportedly said, “Sadly Alexa and Alex have split, although they…
Braves acquire Bourn in 5-player deal
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros in a five-player trade. The Astros received outfielder Jordan Schafer and three minor league pitchers in Sunday’s deal. The 28-year-old Bourn, a two-time Gold Glove winner, is hitting .303 and leads the majors with 39 stolen bases.
